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President announces public consultations on Bills
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will not proceed with the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill without public consultations. This decision was made after discussions with concerned parties, amid opposition to the proposed laws over concerns about their impact on fundamental rights.
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He said the government would engage with concerned parties, including civil society organisations that have expressed reservations about the proposed legislation, to reach a broad consensus before proceeding with the Bills. The President also stressed that his administration had no intention of using legislation to remain in power. "We are not a government that stays in power through laws and regulations," he said.
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